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I only use my PC occasionally with my 433MXE and don't yet have the ability to do non-standard resolutions (I'm considering building an HCPC but can't currently justify it besides being "interesting to do").

So I run 1024x768 into the 433's VGA input and either get a stretched picture (just like watching a 4:3 program in 16:9) with pixel-to-pixel mapping (very sharp), or can switch the 433 to show the PC output as 4:3 which obviously loses some pixels and gives side bars, but looks "correct", if slightly less sharp with small text.

My understanding is that the best route is to use an output res of 1366x768 (ideally into the DVI port) and although you'll still lose some pixels, you'll get the correct 16:9 aspect ratio. You won't then need to try to get any playback/ recording software to do anything clever. You might find some posts over at avsforum.com. (I think kamakiriad (sp?) has done this).